How do you keep your marriage strong when raising a busy family?
My husband and I have five children ages 8, 6, 5, 3 and 4 months. As parents of this many children, you’d think we’d have it all “figured out” by now. Balancing schedules and routines, meeting each other’s needs, making … Continued
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married
The doors swung open. There she was, beautiful and confident and everything I’d ever dreamed. This was it. A few long minutes stood between me and Tiffani and marriage. I’m ready for this. And I was. As much as I … Continued
7 Habits Of Healthy Couples
Every now and then, I happen across a couple who has it figured out. Somehow, it seems, they navigated the hurdles and pitfalls of marriage and now are coasting down easy street. Marriage looks easy for these fortunate few. They encounter problems. … Continued
6 Ways You Could Be Cheating On Your Spouse Without Realizing It
Color me naive, but I don’t think anyone ties the knot knowing they will eventually cheat. Can you imagine? BOB: “I love Jill with all my heart. I mean, eventually our relationship will deteriorate, and I will go out on her. … Continued
January/February Update
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 It’s time to catch up on all of the amazing stories your … Continued
Apologize: What to do when you’ve blown it.
We have all heard the romantic tag line: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” The problem is that this is completely wrong. Actually, real love means always being ready to say you’re sorry – especially when you’ve really blown … Continued
6 Toxic Marriage Habits Most People Think Are Normal
The older my kids get, the more I think about arranging their marriages. I’m half joking. Look, while marriage is joyous and beautiful, it’s also frickin’ hard. To enter into a lifelong covenant with another person is both risky and … Continued
Aligning Expectations (How to Avoid Frustration and Disappointment)
Agreement in marriage and dating is a critical element in great relationships. Just as Amos 3:3 says so pointedly, Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? Amos 3:3 The truth is nope, they can’t. At least not … Continued
Eliminate Sarcasm
One of the most destructive relational habits that I see is the habit of sarcasm. It is considered clever and fun to be sarcastic with our friends and spouse, but it is actually the height of rudeness and will ultimately … Continued
Ground Rules for Sharing Concerns
In every relationship, there are bound to be concerns, complaints, or issues that come up. In marriage, one spouse gets annoyed, the other may be oblivious, but something needs to change. How can you share these offending matters with them … Continued